Manitoba premier says he’s considering extending tax holiday on fuel

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said Tuesday he is considering extending his government’s fuel-tax holiday, which is set to expire at the end of June. The NDP government fulfilled a campaign…

Electrification infrastructure for U.S. trucks will cost US$1 trillion, report finds

Full electrification of the U.S. commercial truck fleet would require nearly US$1 trillion in infrastructure investment alone, according to a report from Roland Berger, released by the Clean Freight Coalition…

Unplanned shutdown of Imperial pipeline affects delivery of fuel to Winnipeg

The Manitoba government says it’s taking measures to mitigate potential impact to the province’s economy after Imperial Oil announced it has temporarily shut down a pipeline that supplies gasoline, diesel…

‘No charger? No problem,’ Mack says with mobile off-grid charging system

Mack Trucks is looking to remove a barrier to the adoption of deploying electric trucks, by offering a mobile off-grid charging system for customers running its MD Electric truck. This…

DTNA delivers first eM2 electric trucks

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) has delivered its first battery-electric Freightliner eM2 medium-duty trucks, following start of production in Q3 2023. Pitt-Ohio was the first to deploy the new model…

Electric truck makers woo customers at Work Truck Show

While driving a Class 4 Bollinger B4 electric truck last week, acceleration was instantaneous and the cab quiet. Taking a quick spin in downtown Indianapolis, Ind., during Work Truck Week,…

U.S. releases national strategy to deploy zero-emission infrastructure for freight trucks

The Biden-Harris Administration today released the National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy, announcing the plan to accelerate zero-emission infrastructure development by 2040.  The strategy was developed by the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation…

Nikola’s fuel-cell-electric Tre designed for the long haul

Nikola’s big bold cabover truck has become the poster child for electric trucks. You see it in all kinds of videos and print stories about the transition from diesel. It…

Volvo forms joint venture with Westport

Volvo Group has signed a deal with Westport to form a joint venture that will accelerate the adoption of high-pressure direct injection (HPDI) fueling systems for longhaul trucking and off-road…

ACT Expo announces speaker lineup, including Tesla 

Tesla has confirmed its Tesla Semi expert’s presence at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Las Vegas, Nev. “Their presence at ACT Expo speaks volumes about the…

OEMs bullish on work truck sector growth amid high demand

Growth was the buzzword during Work Truck Week as OEM officials expressed enthusiasm about prospects during the next couple of years. Technology will continue to evolve and help guide the…

NACFE report highlights achievements of SuperTruck programs

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) has released a report highlighting achievements from the U.S. Department of Energy-funded SuperTruck programs. SuperTruck 2: Empowering Future Trucking, focuses on lessons…

Lion increases revenue and deliveries, but challenged by subsidy delays

Lion Electric posted Q4 earnings that reflected an increase in deliveries and revenue, but increased losses due in part to impairment charges and delays in subsidy payments to customers. Q4…

Charging infrastructure a hurdle in EV transition, Deloitte Canada report says

The charging infrastructure is a critical constraint in the electric vehicle (EV) transition for the commercial vehicle industry in Canada, a new Deloitte Canada report reveals. Strategic planning and collaboration…

BCTA event showcases urgency of embracing sustainable solutions

Trucking industry members attending a recent zero-emission transport conference focused on the urgency of embracing sustainable technologies and highlighted opportunities and challenges that lie ahead in the transition to zero-emission…